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Data & Analytics Events in Barcelona

The modern data stack has a vocal European community. This page collects events for the engineers, analysts, and analytics engineers doing the work: Databricks and Snowflake user groups, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI community meetups (a particularly active series across the continent), dbt meetups, Airflow and dagster practitioner events, PyData conferences, data-engineering guild nights, PostgreSQL and PGConf events, and the growing list of "we ship a data product" meetups at scaleups across the continent.

This page narrows the Barcelona calendar to Data & Analytics events. It's a subset of Spain's wider tech-event schedule, useful when you want something specific to go to in the city this month.

Barcelona runs Spain's largest tech-event calendar. Software engineering meetups are particularly deep: Python, JavaScript, and the various mobile communities (iOS, Android, cross-platform) all sustain strong monthly rhythms. The product-management and design scenes are active alongside, partly fueled by the concentration of international scaleups and remote teams in the city.

Upcoming Data & Analytics events in Barcelona

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Power BI & Fabric Barcelona Pre-Fabcon Meetup (Powered by ESBRINA)

Barcelona, 🇪🇸 Spain

(ENGLISH FOLLOWS)

¡Edición Especial Pre-FabCon con Power BI & Fabric Barcelona!
De la mano de ESBRINA, llega una edición muy especial de nuestra comunidad en la antesala de FabCon Europe. Nos reunimos para una tarde completa de aprendizaje técnico avanzado con tres sesiones impartidas por ponentes y referentes internacionales en el ecosistema de Power BI y Microsoft Fabric, seguidas de nuestro espacio de networking.

TODAS LAS SESIONES SERÁN EN INGLÉS

AGENDA
17:00 - 17:30 | Apertura de puertas y registro
17:30 - 17:40 | Bienvenida e introducción por parte de la comunidad
17:40 - 18:25 | 1ª Sesión: The ultimate CI/CD showcase for Microsoft Fabric — Kev Chant
18:30 - 19:15 | 2ª Sesión: The Magic of Merging: Power Query Joins in Power BI — Cristian Angyal
19:20 - 20:05 | 3ª Sesión: Transition from Data Analyst to Data Engineer: Upgrading Skills from DataFlows Gen2 to Notebooks — Nikola Ilic
20:05 - 21:00 | ¡Networking y cierre!

SESIONES Y PONENTES

The ultimate CI/CD showcase for Microsoft Fabric Ponente: Kev Chant (Data Platform MVP & Microsoft Certified Trainer) Descripción: Una sesión práctica guiada por demostraciones sobre CI/CD en Microsoft Fabric. A través de varios casos reales con Azure DevOps, veremos cómo ejecutar pruebas de integración continua (CI), desplegar artefactos entre workspaces usando Git Integration y aplicar despliegue continuo (CD) mediante la librería de Python fabric-cicd.
Sobre el ponente: Profesional de plataformas de datos afincado en los Países Bajos, Microsoft Certified Trainer y Data Platform MVP con una sólida trayectoria en soluciones ALM, DevOps y GitHub. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-r-chant

The Magic of Merging: Power Query Joins in Power BI Ponente: Cristian Angyall (PMP, MCT, Microsoft Data Platform MVP) Descripción:
¿Alguna vez te has topado con un muro al intentar dar forma o enriquecer tus datos en Power BI? Pongamos bajo los focos los Joins (combinaciones) de Power Query. No son solo los BUSCARV y BUSCARX de nuestros días de Excel con un traje nuevo y elegante. Son las herramientas de gran potencia que te ayudan a moldear y mejorar tus datos, preparando el terreno para unos análisis espectaculares más adelante.
En nuestra próxima sesión, nos pondremos manos a la obra con estas maravillas de la combinación. Analizaremos los sospechosos habituales de los joins y luego nos aventuraremos en las sombras donde acecha el misterioso séptimo tipo. Desde la diversión de las coincidencias difusas (fuzzy matching) hasta las travesuras de los joins de múltiples columnas, lo cubriremos todo. Pero aquí está la clave: no se trata solo de hacer que los conjuntos de datos se lleven bien entre sí. Se trata de extraer detalles valiosos, rellenar los huecos y crear ese conjunto de datos perfecto que haga que tus análisis destaquen.
Para cuando terminemos la sesión, estarás listo para usar los Joins de Power Query como un profesional. Serán tu arma secreta para elaborar y refinar datos en Power BI, preparándote para análisis más fluidos y reveladores. ¿Listo para dominar la magia de las combinaciones? ¡Sumerjámonos y demos forma a algunos datos!
Sobre el ponente: Cristian es un "Profesional de la Gestión de Proyectos convertido en el Chico de los Datos" (Data Guy) que trabaja como enlace entre dos mundos: el Negocio y las TI.
Tras haber trabajado durante los últimos más de 20 años con datos en diferentes roles, quedó fascinado cuando descubrió Power Query y Power Pivot allá por 2014 y, posteriormente, Power BI en 2015. Posee varias certificaciones de Microsoft (MS Fabric Analytics Engineer, MS Fabric Data Engineer, Power BI Certified Data Analyst, Trainer [MCT], MCSE Data Management and Analytics, MCSA BI Reporting, MOS Master, Excel Expert, etc.) y le encanta extraer insights (conocimientos) de los datos para luego utilizarlos en la resolución de problemas empresariales reales. Es el fundador del Grupo de Usuarios de Power BI y Excel Moderno de Rumanía (https://www.meetup.com/romaniapug/) y fue reconocido como Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) en 2022. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristian-angyal/

Transition from Data Analyst to Data Engineer: Upgrading Skills from DataFlows Gen2 to Notebooks Ponente: Nikola Ilic (Data Mozart, Microsoft Data Platform MVP) Descripción: Sesión orientada a analistas que desean aprender a usar notebooks para realizar las mismas operaciones que en Dataflow Gen2. Se analizarán 4 áreas clave (origen, transformación, limpieza y destino), incluyendo joins en dataframes, sustitución y manipulación de texto, pivot/unpivot, transformaciones de tipo, eliminación de duplicados y optimización del motor.
Sobre el ponente: Creador de contenido en Data Mozart, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, autor en Pluralsight e instructor en O'Reilly, especializado en extraer valor del dato con Power BI y Microsoft Fabric. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-ilic-data-mozart/
Tres sesiones de altísimo nivel técnico sobre Power BI y Microsoft Fabric. Si quieres aprender, compartir experiencias y conectar con la comunidad, ¡no te lo pierdas y reserva tu plaza!

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Special Pre-FabCon Edition with Power BI & Fabric Barcelona powered by ESBRINA!
Join us for a very special community meetup right before FabCon Europe! We have prepared an afternoon packed with advanced technical sessions delivered by international speakers and MVPs from the Power BI and Microsoft Fabric ecosystem, followed by networking.

ALL SESSIONS WILL BE IN ENGLISH
AGENDA
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM | Doors Open & Registration
05:30 PM - 05:40 PM | Welcome & Community Introduction
05:40 PM - 06:25 PM | Session 1: The ultimate CI/CD showcase for Microsoft Fabric — Kev Chant
06:30 PM - 07:15 PM | Session 2: The Magic of Merging: Power Query Joins in Power BI — Cristian Angyal
07:20 PM - 08:05 PM | Session 3: Transition from Data Analyst to Data Engineer: Upgrading Skills from DataFlows Gen2 to Notebooks — Nikola Ilic
08:05 PM - 09:00 PM | Networking & Wrap-up!

SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS

The ultimate CI/CD showcase for Microsoft Fabric Speaker: Kev Chant (Data Platform MVP & Microsoft Certified Trainer) Description: A demo-driven deep dive into CI/CD for Microsoft Fabric, showcasing multiple real-world approaches and tools you can use today. Delivered using Azure DevOps, topics include running CI tests for Fabric items, deploying across workspaces with Git integration, and implementing CD with the fabric-cicd Python library.
About the speaker: Data Platform professional based in the Netherlands, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Data Platform MVP with extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft Data Platforms, Azure DevOps, and GitHub ALM workflows. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-r-chant

The Magic of Merging: Power Query Joins in Power BI Speaker: Cristian Angyall (PMP, MCT, Microsoft Data Platform MVP) Description: Ever hit a roadblock when trying to shape or enrich your data in Power BI? Let's shine the spotlight on Power Query Joins. These aren’t just the VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs from our Excel days in a fancy new suit. They're the powerhouse tools that help you mold and enhance your data, setting the stage for some killer analyses later on.

In our upcoming session, we're going hands-on with these joining wonders. We'll break down the usual join suspects and then venture into the shadows where the mysterious seventh type lurks. From fuzzy-matching fun to multi-column join shenanigans, we're covering it all. But here's the thing: it's not just about making datasets play nice together. It's about pulling in rich details, filling in gaps, and creating that perfect dataset that makes your analyses pop.

By the time we call it a wrap, you'll be all set to use Power Query Joins like a pro. They'll be your secret weapon in crafting and refining data in Power BI, setting you up for smoother, more insightful analyses. Ready to master the merging magic? Let’s dive in and shape some data!
About the speaker: Cristian is a “Project Management Professional turned into a Data Guy” working as a link between two worlds: Business and IT.

Having worked for the last 20+ years with data in different roles he was fascinated when he discovered Power Query and Power Pivot back in 2014 and then, Power BI in 2015.

He’s holding several Microsoft Certifications (MS Fabric Analytics Engineer, MS Fabric Data Engineer, Power BI Certified Data Analyst, Trainer (MCT), MCSE Data Management and Analytics, MCSA BI Reporting, MOS Master, Excel Expert, etc) and he loves getting insights from data and then, using these insight solving real business problems.

He is the founder of Romania Power BI and Modern Excel User Group (https://www.meetup.com/romaniapug/) and has been recognized as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in 2022. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristian-angyal/

Transition from Data Analyst to Data Engineer: Upgrading Skills from DataFlows Gen2 to Notebooks Speaker: Nikola Ilic (Data Mozart, Microsoft Data Platform MVP) Description: This session guides analysts on how to use notebooks to achieve the same data transformations done in Dataflow Gen2. Covering 4 core areas (source, transformation, cleansing, and destination), examples include dataframe joins, text manipulation, split/concatenate columns, pivot/unpivot, type changes, deduplication, and engine optimizations.
About the speaker: Founder of Data Mozart, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Pluralsight Author, and O'Reilly Instructor passionate about Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and end-to-end data analytics. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-ilic-data-mozart/

Three sessions covering the core aspects of Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. If you want to learn from industry experts and connect with the local community, RSVP and save your spot!

Sun 27 Sept · 15:0050–200
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Barcelona dbt Meetup (in-person) Oct 2026

Barcelona, 🇪🇸 Spain

Save your seat at the next dbt Barcelona Meetup! Join us on Thursday 8th October at 18:00 for an exciting edition of this community event.

dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks are given by different members of the community, who share their experience on topics ranging from analytics engineering, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures.

This event is limited to 70 people, so please only RSVP if you intend to come and reach out to hosts via email (ronyekwe@spauldingridge.com) if you need to cancel last minute or change your RSVP status on the Meetup page to "Not Going."

🏠Venue: Tech Barcelona, Pier 07 Via Laietana, 26, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
🍕Catering: Pizza & Beers**
🤝Community Organizers: Ruth, Carolina, Uche
⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy
** If you have special requirements, please contact the organizers.
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📣 Agenda and additional details below:

  • 6:00pm Check in/Registration
  • 6:30 Welcome Remarks
  • 6:40 - 7:00 Talk #1 + Q&A
  • 7:00 - 7:30 Talk #2 + Q&A
  • 7:30 - 8:50 Discussion Forum & Closing remarks
  • 8:00 - 9:00pm Reception & Networking (socializing, light food and refreshments 🍷 🍺 🧀 ☕ 🥤)

✨ Speaker Lineup✨
#Talk 1
dbt News from dbt Summit by Richard Persaud - Solution Architect @ dbt/Fivetran

#Talk 2
Data Tests Observability using Elementary by Fede Franco - Data Analyst @ Fourthline

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➡️ Join the dbt Slack community: https://www.getdbt.com/community/
🤝For the best Meetup experience, make sure to join the #local-barcelona channel in dbt Slack (https://slack.getdbt.com/)

Spaulding Ridge's Data Team focuses on optimizing data analytics platforms and IT infrastructure; promoting a data-driven culture and achieving success through data informed decisions. Connect with the local team here ➡️ https://www.spauldingridge.com/business-transformation/data-analytics/

Thu 8 Oct · 16:00< 50